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Watch this kid experience what it’s like to be 9 months pregnant

Watch this kid experience what it’s like to be 9 months pregnant

Kevin John Siazon

14 fun games to play with your kids while lying down

14 fun games to play with your kids while lying down

Maybe it’s been a long week, or you were up with a teething baby every two hours. Or perhaps you’ve just felt tired since you became a parent? We get it.

Bonnie Schiedel

5 fun games kids can play under the stars

5 fun games kids can play under the stars

It is fine if your kids miss their bedtime every now and then. In fact, letting them stay up late is a sure-fire way to make some great memories.

Lola Augustine Brown

What to buy to keep your kids entertained during lockdown

What to buy to keep your kids entertained during lockdown

Running out of ideas for things to do at home? Here are some things to consider buying next time you're adding items to your shopping list.

Simone Olivero

78 Fun Things to Do at Home to Avoid Cabin Fever

78 Fun Things to Do at Home to Avoid Cabin Fever

Being stuck at home isn't ideal — here are 70+ fun things to do to make the time pass!

Kevin John Siazon

5 ways to distract your kids (so they don't fight)

5 ways to distract your kids (so they don't fight)

So often boredom leads to bickering. If the same old routine has got your little ones constantly squabbling, here are a few ways to keep things fresh.

Jennifer Craven

15 virtual summer camps for kids

15 virtual summer camps for kids

Was your kid's camp cancelled? These virtual summer camps may just be the next best way to keep kids engaged an entertained this July and August.

Simone Olivero

5 cute toast ideas your kids will love

5 cute toast ideas your kids will love

Peanut butter, cream cheese, strawberries, blueberries, bananas and a little bit of imagination are all you need to turn breakfast into a slice of fun.

Simone Olivero

30 fun things your kid can ask Alexa on your Amazon Echo

30 fun things your kid can ask Alexa on your Amazon Echo

Tired of asking the usual Alexa questions? It's time to get to know your live-in Amazon robot better with these fun, kid-friendly commands.

Today's Parent

15 Best Wooden Toys Kids Love Playing With

15 Best Wooden Toys Kids Love Playing With

With so many loud, flashy plastic items filling the shelves, it can be hard for wooden toys to stack up. These classic toys are kid-tested and approved.

Kirsten Clodfelter

7 tips for a family-friendly winter trip to New Hampshire’s White Mountains

7 tips for a family-friendly winter trip to New Hampshire’s White Mountains

Take the kids along for skiing, tubing, trains and the storybook winter scenery of New Hampshire’s White Mountain region.

Ariel Brewster

Sometimes I want to be the "fun dad"—even though I'm the mom

Sometimes I want to be the "fun dad"—even though I'm the mom

Between work, kids and everything that keeps a household running, moms are battling burnout. Here’s how to bring some playfulness back into parenting.

Ariel Brewster

20 after-school questions that will actually get your kids talking

20 after-school questions that will actually get your kids talking

A lot of kids have no idea what grown-ups want when they ask, "How was your day?" Ask them these conversation-starting questions instead!

Today's Parent

15 hilarious kids jokes (by kids, for kids)

15 hilarious kids jokes (by kids, for kids)

"Do your kids love jokes? Our readers shared their kids' best jokes with us. Here are some of the top LOLs.

Haley Overland

My Foolproof Plan To Have Fun This Summer—For Myself As Much As My Kids

My Foolproof Plan To Have Fun This Summer—For Myself As Much As My Kids

Everyday stresses were getting in the way of summer, so I vowed to have more fun and prove to my kids that adulthood isn't a one-way ticket to Downertown.

Christina Vardanis

8 family-friendly things to do in Tucson

8 family-friendly things to do in Tucson

From horseback riding to learning about desert wildlife (all while munching on chimichangas), Tucson has something for everyone in the family.

Claire Gagne

51 ways to get your kids off screens this summer

51 ways to get your kids off screens this summer

When your kids chant, “We’re bored,” it can be tempting to switch on a screen. Try these old-school alternatives instead.

Lola Augustine Brown

Why Your Kids Need To Get Bored This Summer

Why Your Kids Need To Get Bored This Summer

Here’s how you all can enjoy those 62 gloriously golden days of summer (even if you don’t have any vacation days or friends with cottages).

Heather Greenwood Davis

14 things to do in the Okanagan Valley with kids

14 things to do in the Okanagan Valley with kids

From Vernon to Osoyoos, this outdoor playground keeps families busy all year round with kid-friendly hiking, biking, skiing and more.

Lisa Kadane

How to do Canada’s Wonderland with kids

How to do Canada’s Wonderland with kids

Here are some tried-and-true tips (from parents) for having the best day at Canada's Wonderland with kids.

Louise Gleeson

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